Archive for April, 2018
3 Tips For Staying Hydrated This Spring
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on April 30, 2018
As the weather warms we should all concern ourselves with increasing our water intake. There are many ways we dehydrate ourselves every day, from our morning coffee to our afternoon iced tea to the beads of sweat that dot our foreheads on the drive home from work. There are, however, many ways to maintain proper […]
Read MoreNatural Ways To Detox Your Skin
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on April 27, 2018
Spring’s sunshine has happily driven all of us out of doors, and after a winter season that has been particularly reluctant to pass, we could all use a bit of warm sunshine on our faces. But this chilly winter may have left your skin feeling less than springtime ready — and it that case here […]
Read MoreHow Trauma Can Affect Your Health
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on April 25, 2018
Dr. Nadine Burke Harris is a name that’s well recognized in pediatric circles, the pediatrician is famously credited with heralding the link between childhood trauma and harmful effects to health later in life. Dr. Burke Harris (head of the Center for Youth Wellness in San Francisco) spent years not only treating chronic stress in children […]
Read MoreMaking Heart Health a Priority
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on April 23, 2018
In the United States, 1 in 4 women dies from heart disease. This shocking statistic should cause alarm but often goes undiscussed by women and their healthcare providers. According to Healthline.com heart diseases that affect women more than men include: – Coronary microvascular disease (MVD) — a problem that affects the heart’s tiny arteries – […]
Read MoreFeel Your Best Just In Time For Spring
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on April 20, 2018
We may still be stuck in “mud season” but that’s no reason for you to feel muddy yourself. The lingering change in seasons can be stressful for many people’s immune systems, what with the rapidly changing, unpredictable weather and the preponderance of pollen, springtime’s allergen, heavy breezes can be exceedingly uncomfortable for many folks. Head […]
Read MoreCreating Accountability With Our Healthie App
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on April 18, 2018
If your nutrition plan is altogether flawless save for one crucial element — accountability — then we have the perfect solution for your lifestyle. Stellar Health and Wellness offers integrative nutrition counseling with the added accountability tool, Healthie, an iOS and Android app that centralizes all your health and wellness needs. With the Healthie app, […]
Read MoreContemporary Integrative Nutrition In Your Pocket
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on April 16, 2018
Our smartphones are already our point of contact to the rest of the world. Many people manage not only their contact databases with their phones but also their schedules, their financials, their hobbies, and their entertainment. It stands to reason that a comprehensive health app could be hugely beneficial to those who live their lives […]
Read More3 Reasons You Need A Personalized Meal Plan
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on April 13, 2018
At Stellar Health and Wellness, our Integrative Nutrition program relies on a health app called Healthie. Healthie allows Tera Rogers, our valued Functional Nutritionist, to engage with her patients in ways that create accountability and make meeting goals easier. Here are just a few of the phenomenal features of Healthie: Allows clients to photograph meals, […]
Read MoreIntegrative Nutrition and Accountability – Making Good Decisions That Last
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on April 11, 2018
Accountability is absolutely key in successful functional nutrition. A functional nutritionist can do more for you than create meal plans, they can offer detailed support to enable you to reach each of your health and wellness goals. Accountability is critical to this process. During each visit to Stellar Health and Wellness for functional nutrition counseling, […]
Read MoreMeal Planning For Better Health This Summer
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on April 9, 2018
After the requisite indulgences of the winter season — holiday meals, cold weather comfort foods, and at least one gift basket full of hot cocoa — it’s nice to reset at the start of spring. An effective and simple way to kick-start your healthy new habits is with functional nutrition counseling and meal planning. Stellar […]
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